Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 224
India records highest single-day vaccine coverage yet; Over 93 lakh doses administered
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 62 Cr landmark milestone
Posted On:
27 AUG 2021 7:50PM by PIB Delhi
India has administered more than 93 lakh doses under its Nationwide Vaccination drive. This is highest ever vaccination achieved in a single day since the start of our vaccination drive.In another significant achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 62 Crore (62,09,43,580) landmark milestoneas per the 7 pm provisional report today. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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Healthcare workers
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Frontline workers
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People Aged 18-44 Years
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People Aged 45-59 Years
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People Aged ≥ 60 Years
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Total
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1st Dose
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10356756
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18316023
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237215353
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127725060
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85535801
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479148993
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2nd Dose
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8320406
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12948955
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24560807
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52189432
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43774987
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141794587
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Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 27thAugust, 2021 (224thDay)
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Healthcare workers
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Frontline workers
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People Aged 18-44 Years
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People Aged 45-59 Years
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People Aged ≥ 60 Years
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Total
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1st Dose
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355
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1484
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4441298
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1086667
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477850
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6007654
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2nd Dose
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23846
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84499
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1067732
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760696
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399386
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2336159
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The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
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